From Cutting to Bonsai Tree - 6 Year Evolution of a Portulacaria afra - Little Jade Bonsai

This is what 6 years of trimming and training looks like on a portulacaria afra. These are obviously not the same tree but are used as an example of how you go from a cutting to a presentable bonsai tree. Stay consistent and trust the process.

[@reefjames6302]

I have a 3.5M high one of these plants in my back yard. The trunk is like 25cm diameter at its thickest. Took about 100 cuttings yesterday. Could literally take a couple thousand cuttings without doing much noticeable damage! It's massive

[@funkblack]

unreal

[@alexisd8190]

finally i found a video that shows one looking like mine (first one) i was getting worried because its not branched out. but i see signs of the stem toughening up now so i cant wait for it to grow even more. yay thank you, (I am a weirdo and named it Edward haha)

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Haha! Don't forget to add lots of osmocote to Edward so he can grow faster. :-)

[@alexisd8190]

@@LittleJadeBonsai I didn’t know about that! I definitely will do, thank you 😊

[@justine8955]

hahaha i hope edward grows beautifully!

[@jacksonr5115]

Good luck to you, I also just started my first bonsai about 2 weeks ago and it’s getting greener and healthier by the second

[@greasylimpet3323]

@@alexisd8190 hi, how's Edward growing?

[@victorgallardo4399]

This video is the best one I have found! Really being able to see the process helps.

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you Victor!

[@artbykabirhirani]

I just got my baby jade plant today, hope to see it grow like this in the next couple of years!

[@jaycastaneda5979]

Great video! Simple steps for those of us who might not be able to visualize what a plant could look like 6 yrs. from now.

[@Dave_en]

You can make instant bonsai or quick bonsai within 6 months if you get the real stuff from nature. Look out for plants growing on the walls of old buildings, rocks or near drains and just groom it well.🙏

[@karabonsai]

@@Dave_en have u got some pictures?

[@Dave_en]

@@karabonsai I can see such trees while on the way to my office. Some are big with nice pattern of roots spread across the walls. These are natural bonsai which just need little grooming to shine out.

[@michaelnightingale125]

Best video yet. Keep the early stage stuff coming for us beginners!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Will do! Thank you!

[@washibonsai5307]

Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting… trust the process people! We are doing good things together when we grow trees

[@AlejoEremita]

I thought it was the same plant! When I saw them all together at the end it was like 'what kind of time bending ability is this??". Great vid, I'm gonna start pruning mines now.

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Haha! Like I stated in the description it’s not the same tree but merely a representation of how the tree evolves with constant trimming. It’s how I trained the final tree.

[@patchymcq]

i was given a jade cutting when joining the local bonsai club. inspiration right here!!

[@brennonbowen298]

Sooooo cool to see the year progression!!!

[@BackGardenBonsai]

Trust the process... Best advice you will ever hear 👍

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@diannesadler5823]

Thank you for your interesting tutorials, they are a pleasure to watch🙂

[@kreativ_corals]

Process is king.

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

What a dedication ..

[@diygardening3169]

Love this video! Great to see the process working.

[@victorgallardo4399]

You put out the best port content I have found on KZbin. WE NEED MORE! I suggest that you make a series of an ongoing project. Have 6 cuttings and you make 2 videos per month in which you show us how to develope them. That would give you plenty of content.

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm on it!

[@bhatiahpsingh1116]

I appreciate your work on jades. Humble suggestion. Pl. do reply the queries which is rich source of learning and makes your channel more interesting.

[@SudiptaSatpati]

Jade growth is very fast that I experienced... Nice video

[@yudelkasantos5911]

Hello!!! Amazing and best collection on youtube ❤

[@Leo0885Leo]

One of the best bonsai videos out there. Very minimalistic. Love it

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!!

[@curiouslynn]

Thank you! After watching this video I just cut down to the first set of leaves and will now trust the process. I have a couple of questions. Can I simply plant the trimmings and if so, what is the best type of soil to use? If I plant a 3 inch high piece when do I begin trimming it? I guess I had 3 questions :)

[@Sushrutdoesntlike2talk]

Reply to your first question - yes, simply plant the cutting in soil. 2nd question- soil would vary according to the type of plant but mostly it should be well draining and well sterile and you should add fertilizer (after a span of 2- 3 weeks) 3rd question- when the roots are well developed and the plant is healthy (mostly after 2 months) start pruning and always prune the tips. Don't overprune.

[@curiouslynn]

@@Sushrutdoesntlike2talk thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

[@noserave3699]

So there’s no description for how you pruned throughout the years... trunk just gets thicker...

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

This video is only to show what a tree would look like if you trained it over the years. I suggest watching my other videos to see how I trim and train my trees.

[@joaoricardomartinho3425]

Como faço para ter a tradução de seus vídeos para português, estou cultivando portulacaria a mais ou menos 2 anos e meio e estou apaixonado pela experiência, estou tendo evolução, mas se tivesse as dicas de uma pessoa experiente como você elas iriam evoluir mais ainda. Como faço para adquirir sua ajuda?

[@harikrisrain]

Nice...like the process

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@Juggleboy2190]

This is so awesome! Thanks for making this!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@FezCaliph]

Amazing video! I don't know how it's taken this long to find it.

[@diegoblakely9614]

love watching the process! Well done!

[@kanon_7740]

Amazing dedication well done

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@ellietobe]

How did you get the bend in that plant?? Did that happen naturally? Is that really all of the trimming that you did? I am just a beginner and really appreciate your knowledge.

[@will_equine_1875]

Wow super cool!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thanks Will!

[@Carlos_NL]

I started bonsai when I was Young. But got frustrated and did quit bonsai, just needed some to have patience...

[@xuongrongsendatayninh]

Oh my god, Money Tree. I love it ^ ^ i will try with my trees.

[@Churchtattoo]

Wow how did you make it look like the same tree! Skill

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thanks! I'm using the same process and have been growing them in all stages of development. I need an assistant with all the trimming. haha!

[@bunburygaston]

I loved this video! thanks for sharing

[@karabonsai]

Those are fantastic. At your region there must be warm and humid air most of the year, right?

[@BonsaiJade]

Very beatifull friend!!!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!!!

[@vahtrapuu]

These trees are cool i want one in my homr

[@hijodelaisla275]

It'll never fit in your homr.

[@VIJAYPAL-RJ-13]

Nice

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@LubovKriuk]

Очень интересно смотреть на Ваши бонсаи.

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Спасибо!

[@hasc5991]

awesome video

[@ammamaw]

Love this.👍🏻

[@TheRguedesarq]

I thought it would be necessary to grow a pre bonsai first... Could you show us a time line from the same plant?

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

I'm working on it my friend. Thanks!

[@jaimesac3302]

Good job

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!!!

[@tapasdhar9636]

Varry nice zed Bonsai trees sir.

[@Ollieslife101]

Sweet video

[@vaibhavjain2791]

Nice video.

[@Mercurial7]

Best video and match that I want ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@k.m.382]

Incredible

[@hoyitsdivine]

Amazing - thanks for sharing! If kept indoors, how often should they be watered? I have one that is sitting in a south facing window so it gets plenty of sun. It’s pretty new and I repotted it but started to see some leaves shriveled pretty badly and losing leaves - not too sure what to do! I haven’t fertilized it yet since I got it two weeks ago.

[@featherozone]

Hope he's still alive, it's been a long time since you posted this. But for future reference, these guys are pretty good at saying when they need water. The soil should be already completely or almost completely dry, and the leaves will start to be less turgid. You may notice a few of the lower leaves becoming wrinkled. That's when you want to water thoroughly, until the water runs out of the drainage holes! Ideally you'd water just before the wrinkling begins (depending on who you ask) but they are generally hardy plants and don't mind being a little thirsty.

[@notbonsai671]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@udin_vea]

I like bonsai

[@cindyderozario3230]

Phew! Motivation planted in me now... let's see if i can achieve it! 🤞🤞🤞💪💪💪

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Then I have done my job! :-) You sure can! Thank you!

[@koenvanmeerbeeck8724]

your bonsai really look amazing...great job...I live in a cold climate environment...would this also work with well drained succulent potting mix? or do you really need a bonsai mix?

[@athenag.1634]

Beautiful progression. Thank you!!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!!!

[@sharonp.7505]

Thanks.. I'm starting to work with a jade plant and wish to make it into a bonsai. 😇😇

[@ROVERRAAJ]

Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@ahmadhafid6965]

Amazing

[@NEWCREATIONRaiSantosh]

Nice I appreciate sir

[@kigid]

When do you first start cutting the main trunk? I don't want it to get to talk, but it grows up way faster than it grows wide.

[@Dave_en]

First look at the health of the plant before cutting. If it has well developed root system, cut it at the height of one hand span approx and let it grow for next year. Let the tap root go down the soil as much as it can go. You don't need it afterwards while planting in the pot. After the lower branches grow well, you can saw off and give good finish to the upper stump. Few year later, you won't recognise that the branch was actually cut off. The would heals and covers up by barks.

[@garden-22]

Awesome

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Bravo!

[@kibbL3s]

wow thats awesome. what kind of fertilizer are you using?

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

osmocote and liquid miracle gro

[@BeTheCREATOR]

Simply great!!!!

[@carolinahermanvaldiri9242]

Gracias 😊

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

I’m in Florida and started a cutting just like yours and my thickness is already at your year 4 in 6-8 months. Where do you live that your jades don’t thicken you like crazy? I feed them heavy and I’m in florida

[@eshankid4045]

What do you feed ??

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

I use Superfly push I think it’s 12-6-4 I also use their regular slow release granules. I also use fish emulsion once a week on all my trees.

[@eshankid4045]

@@spacecoastbonsai1421 thankyou

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

They will develop much quicker in larger containers. The ones I keep in smaller containers (with less soil) like this don't grow as quick. I'm in Corpus Christi, Texas.

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

I buy Superfly online. Free shipping over $100 order. That’s the way to go.

[@danusiabeatz]

Can you help with the care and watering indoors?

[@saimakidunia714]

Nice beautiful ❤️😮

[@GraftingTactick]

Great content, thanks for sharing friend, new subbed

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!!!

[@hectorarango5176]

year o days ?

[@lifeaboutcricket7498]

Is wiring required

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

You can get away with clip and grow but wiring definitely helps.

[@tabarism]

awesomeness!

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@geriapoz]

super montage

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Thank you!

[@adityasvisionaryvlogsforu]

Nice🎉

[@javierbrito919]

Amigo una pregunta que fertilizante le echas que se ven muy bonitas la mata y las hojas? Soy de México

[@_Misso_]

So good! What size pot do you use for this whole process? Thanks for another great vid 👍

[@Dave_en]

Best thing is to grow the plant in garden. When you feel that the trunk has developed well, you can resize the branches and roots to fit your pot.

[@TheElderOne28]

Do you use wires ? Or only pruning and trimming ? I get it's not the same tree in the video that went from 1 to 6 years... but the last trees has some movement while the first ones were completely straight.

[@pricethepeanut]

looks like once a cutting is planted it doesn't grow any taller. is that right?

[@shariefsaid9557]

I need help. I moved into a new place. Where this jade plant had really overgrown. I want to propergate it, but to do that I'm going to have to cut off thick trunks which I feel is a waste. I need help on how to safely cut them off but use it as a cutting. Can it even be done with thick trunks? Is air layering an option?

[@marcosgomes3140]

Beautiful!! I'm following you on Instagram. What kind of soil you use? Your plants are amazing!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Turface and sifted pine bark. Check out my other video on soil.

[@jackthefarmer08]

Wow! Will it take me that long time to get a bonsai like this? It'll be hard to wait! But it is worth waiting, I think. The result is rewarding.

[@MayurPatel77]

What are you doing to develop nebari?

[@StepByStepGardening]

Stay connected

[@joh3398]

Is that a dwarf jade?

[@PotyGames]

I usualy plant my trees in a big Pot or in the ground so it grow faster and then transplant into a bonsai pot

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

That works too!

[@karabonsai]

Have you got pictures from year 7 and 8 already?

[@RegineUS14]

How do you make a thick trunk out of it?

[@lilmarcus47]

Do you fertilize them during the first year? Love your KZbin and insta btw :)

[@Emily-yq4bl]

Thanks for the inspiring video! I have a question-- do you think it's better to keep them short or tall with lots of branches during the bonsai-fying process? I've heard that having lots of limbs helps them thicken their trunks, so I'm not sure whether or not I should start the pruning process early on or wait until the plant is larger.

[@egcor5802]

Nice...👍

[@a.l.alexander3668]

Could you not have had faster growth by a grow pot instead of a bonsai pot?

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

Yes absolutely! But I have so many trees and train they all in the same small containers. I have some isolated trees I’ve been training in larger containers and they do grow much faster.

[@bersinpunnikmat4785]

Mantap..👍

[@shashwatkejriwal8100]

How regularly did you prune the roots??

[@S77s551]

Which soil is best for jade plz tell ...

[@gavinredeemed3519]

How much does a six year old tree cost?

[@nikhathussain6549]

Why the jade plant always turn down?????

[@rizkyrijzalbonsai6990]

Mantap

[@farukzukan7839]

Which tree?

[@GarrettJimmy]

Is this a true timelapse?

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

No, In the video description I explain that it’s not the same tree. It basically shows what the tree looks like after each year since I’ve been doing this year after year.

[@Thenerdinyourclass]

How do you get them to have off shoots on the trunk?

[@LittleJadeBonsai]

By heavy fertilizer.

[@Thenerdinyourclass]

@@LittleJadeBonsai ah ok I thought you maybe had to pull the leaves off the trunk, will get on fertilizing. Thank you!

[@Thenerdinyourclass]

@@LittleJadeBonsai also I see you recommend osmocote is there a specific kind I have one for flowers and vegetables would that be ok to use?

[@rizkyrijzalbonsai6990]

Penuh kesabaran bosku

[@skipca]

nowd you get your trunk so thick ?